Author Topic: Thread for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. (Read 58180 times)

Americans thumped by South Korea

The United States finished ahead of Cameroon in Group C but little else went right on Friday evening as they fell 3-0 against South Korea.

American coach Thomas Rongen went with the same eleven starters that had trounced Cameroon two days earlier, but the combination failed to yield dividends as the determined Koreans proved better everywhere on the field.

After a near miss off a corner kick in the 21st minute, Korea jumped ahead in the 23rd when sloppy defending from another corner kick allowed Kim Young Gwon to curl a shot off the left-hand post past goalkeeper Brian Perk for the first goal of the game.

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Brownsugar · « **Reply #246 on:** October 03, 2009, 11:50:17 AM »

Whey boy de CONCACAF teams eh showing up for this tournament....Honduras behind 2 - 0 to South Africa....2nd half just start back....

E-man · « **Reply #247 on:** October 03, 2009, 04:10:35 PM »

Quote from: Brownsugar on October 03, 2009, 11:50:17 AM

Whey boy de CONCACAF teams eh showing up for this tournament....Honduras behind 2 - 0 to South Africa....2nd half just start back....

Yuh get your wish, US is out as one of the 2 suckiest 3rd place teams on goal difference. Although they had the same (-3) as Costa Rica. Costa Rica gets through on having one more goal scored (5 vs 4).

And the Uzbeks are out with just 1 point even though they made 3rd place.

The final 16 is:

PAR\__ __/BRA KOR/ \ / \URU -> <- GHA\__/ \ / \__/GER RSA/ \ / \NGA -> <- ESP\__ / \ __/VEN ITA/ \ / \ / \UAE -> <- HUN\__/ \__/EGY CZE/ \CRC

In the final 16 round...
We've got three continental rivalries: Ghana vs SA, Spain vs Italy, and Brazil vs Uruguay.
We also have a rematch of a last U-17 semi-final: Germany vs Nigeria
The hosts get to beat up on CONCACAF opposition.

Flex · « **Reply #248 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:36:22 PM »

QUICK FACTS

* T&T has finished (21st) over Australia (22nd), Tahiti (24th) and England (23rd). Uzbekistan (21st) and T&T drew with identical statistics.

* CONCACAF teams USA, T&T and Honduras were sent home after first rounds.

* Uzbekistan and Cameroon also exited the tournament after the group stage.

* Aaron Maund failed to make any appearance for USA and England's Gavin Hoyte played a total of 23 minutes.

* CONCACAF's USA finished with most yellow cards. Honduras was second, T&T third. Costa Rica (N/A).

* CONCACAF's Costa Rica conceded the most goals (8], USA was second (7), T&T third (6) and Honduras (3) fourth.

* CONCACAF's Costa Rica scored the most with (5), USA (4), Honduras (3) and T&T (2).

* Glenroy Samuel, Leston Paul, Robert Primus and Khaleem Hyland got the most minutes (270).

* Andre Marchan and Jesse Fullerton was not cap.

* Qian Grosvenor (8] got the least minutes on the field, Mekeil Williams (12) second, Sheldon Bateau (24) third and Aubrey David (25) fourth.

* Jean Luc Rochford was the only casualty with an ankle injury.

WestCoast · « **Reply #249 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:43:02 PM »

GREAT JOB fellas

we ranked higher dan Hengland

quick recovery JLR

capodetutticapi · « **Reply #250 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:45:46 PM »

tought usa went tru to de 2nd rd.

weary1969 · « **Reply #251 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:46:47 PM »

Quote from: WestCoast on October 03, 2009, 06:43:02 PM

GREAT JOB fellas
we ranked higher dan Hengland
quick recovery JLR

Higher than d Brits I good dey

capodetutticapi · « **Reply #252 on:** October 03, 2009, 06:49:52 PM »

want CR to put some good stick on egypt.

Brownsugar · « **Reply #253 on:** October 04, 2009, 06:18:33 AM »

Good news dey E-man and Flex all yuh make mih day so far.....where Zeppo, paging Zeppo....

plus...

Quote from: Flex on October 03, 2009, 06:36:22 PM

Aaron Maund fail to make any appearance for USA

Ah backing Ghana to go all the way, and Costa Rica until they get booted out cuz ah eh think they going further than the round of 16.....

Mango Chow! · « **Reply #254 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:20:22 AM »

Quote from: Brownsugar on October 04, 2009, 06:18:33 AM

Good news dey E-man and Flex all yuh make mih day so far.....where Zeppo, paging Zeppo....

plus...

Quote from: Flex on October 03, 2009, 06:36:22 PM
Aaron Maund fail to make any appearance for USA

Ah backing Ghana to go all the way, and Costa Rica until they get booted out cuz ah eh think they going further than the round of 16.....

Despite never actually having won an Under-20 tournament yuh could never really go wrong supporting one ah dem African teams nuh. The have a knack for finishing among the last 4 teams and they tend to be very entertaining to watch. Give a African yute de ball ANYWHERE within sight of the 18-yard box and he shootin' (and some ah dem shots does result in some WICKED goal!)

Brownsugar · « **Reply #255 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:26:09 AM »

For real Mango Chow, I read on FIFA's website that a Nigerian literally buss the net with a goal against Tahiti earlier this week...ah going and look for the highlight of it now.....

Brownsugar · « **Reply #256 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:50:43 AM »

Ok, ok T&T eh in the tournament again so I tune out of the games and forget to check on time of the games today and ting...now pull up FIFA match cast only to see the 1st half of Spain vs. Italy done, 2nd half well underway, Italy score in the 55' and while ah still getting used to that scoreline dey score again....and Spain had a player sent off....

Things eh looking bright for the Spainards at all....whey the La Liga crew??....

Edit:

Bye, bye Spain....Italy 3 - Spain 1

palos · « **Reply #257 on:** October 05, 2009, 03:11:01 PM »

Paraguay pick up a dose today from Korea.....0-3.

kicker · « **Reply #258 on:** October 05, 2009, 03:18:25 PM »

This tournament still going on?

Deeks · « **Reply #259 on:** October 05, 2009, 03:31:57 PM »

Paraguay lose to Korea!!!! That is a kind of surprise dey!!!1

capodetutticapi · « **Reply #260 on:** October 05, 2009, 03:41:38 PM »

Quote from: Deeks on October 05, 2009, 03:31:57 PM

Paraguay lose to Korea!!!! That is a kind of surprise dey!!!1

why,korea playin damn good football.

Brownsugar · « **Reply #261 on:** October 06, 2009, 10:20:43 AM »

What the hell is this SA and Ghana locked 1 -1 in the 90th min.....

E-man · « **Reply #262 on:** October 06, 2009, 11:00:58 AM »

Ghana scored again in the 99th minute in overtime
almost done now 119th minute

Observer · « **Reply #263 on:** October 06, 2009, 11:53:10 AM »

Like England send a 5th string Squad

I mean from Arsenal alone they could have had, Walcott, Gibbs, Wilshire, Randall
From ManU Welbeck, Chelsea Bertrand and Bridcutt

Looks like the clubs said no way.

Brownsugar · « **Reply #264 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:26:09 PM »

Quote from: Observer on October 06, 2009, 11:53:10 AM

Like England send a 5th string Squad

I mean from Arsenal alone they could have had, Walcott, Gibbs, Wilshire, Randall
From ManU Welbeck, Chelsea Bertrand and Bridcutt

Looks like the clubs said no way.

It shouldn't matter if is a 20th string squad they send, dem is not the mighty England??....

on a related note....Ghana win so I good to go, Costa Rica leading Egypt 1 - 0 in the 27th min....oh lord if dey lose, dem Egyptians will dead, they seem to think their team is the hottest thing since sliced bread....

mwanasoka · « **Reply #265 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:29:26 PM »

Costa Rica 1 Egypt 0 @ minute 22. CONCACAFF !!

Cocorite · « **Reply #266 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:31:16 PM »

Observer,

I noticed the same thing. What would the reason be? They don't think they need the tourney since they are already at a high level? The clubs could refuse to send them since it is not the senior team?

E-man · « **Reply #267 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:41:20 PM »

Quote from: Cocorite on October 06, 2009, 12:31:16 PM

Observer,

I noticed the same thing. What would the reason be? They don't think they need the tourney since they are already at a high level? The clubs could refuse to send them since it is not the senior team?

This was the situation with other European teams as well, Germany and Italy didn't send all their best players. The tournament was not scheduled on an international break by FIFA, so FIFA can't really complain even though they are. Although I'd like to see the best teams on the field, at the same time screw FIFA. The clubs have the right to keep their players.

Observer · « **Reply #268 on:** October 06, 2009, 12:49:59 PM »

Quote from: E-man on October 06, 2009, 12:41:20 PM

Quote from: Cocorite on October 06, 2009, 12:31:16 PM
Observer,

I noticed the same thing. What would the reason be? They don't think they need the tourney since they are already at a high level? The clubs could refuse to send them since it is not the senior team?

This was the situation with other European teams as well, Germany and Italy didn't send all their best players. The tournament was not scheduled on an international break by FIFA, so FIFA can't really complain even though they are. Although I'd like to see the best teams on the field, at the same time screw FIFA. The clubs have the right to keep their players.

From what I understand the European teams take the Euro U21 far more seriously.
On another note CR looks very good so far, I hope they do well. I like this squad.

Brownsugar · « **Reply #269 on:** October 06, 2009, 01:16:13 PM »

I'm only able to follow the CR/Egypt game by match cast....it seems Egypt throwing everything at CR but they cyar seem to score....true? (If any one watching live....) $:-\$

Poll

Who will be the best CONCACAF finisher.

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